# Guardianship

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# Britney Spears

Britney Spears conservatorship terminated after 13 years

The move was welcomed with wild celebrations from the singer’s fans.

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Nov 12th 2021, 10:29 PM

Voices

Opinion: The #FreeBritney case has highlighted the problems with adult guardianship

Professor of Law Eilionóir Flynn says many disabled people also living under adult guardianship orders.

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Jun 29th 2021, 7:00 AM

# Jason Corbett

Family to find out today if killed Irishman's children can be brought home

They are currently in the care of his second wife, a suspect in the case.

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Aug 14th 2015, 8:28 AM

Voices

Column: Radical change on the way for (some) unmarried fathers

A groundbreaking new Bill could modernise family and child law to cater for the growing number of families whose needs are not adequately addressed in current law, writes Margot Doherty.

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Mar 16th 2014, 7:30 PM

# Guardianship

Government begin bid to allow same-sex couples to adopt

The consultation process on the Child and Family Relationships Bill will now begin in the Oireachtas.

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Jan 30th 2014, 11:00 PM

Voices

Column: A review of guardianship, adoption and surrogacy law is underway, but what can we expect?

The Children and Family Relationships Bill is proposing a sweeping and comprehensive review of an area of law that touches all of our lives, writes Katherine Irwin.

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Nov 25th 2013, 7:15 AM

# Child Protection

Cyber-bullying should be a crime says rapporteur on child protection

The child protection report also recommends guardianship should apply to civil partnerships.

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Jul 11th 2013, 3:57 PM

# grandparents

New bill introduces definition of a grandparent

Fine Gael TD said it is an unusual piece of legislation as our laws do not generally address such personal issues as familial bonds.

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Feb 18th 2013, 3:53 PM